56
But this is all happening to fulfill the words of the prophets as recorded in the Scriptures.” At that point, all the disciples deserted him and fled.
56
But all this has happened so that the prophetic Scriptures would be fulfilled." Then all the disciples deserted Him and ran away.
Matthew 26:56 In-Context
54
But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen in this way?”
55
In that hour Jesus said to the crowd, “Am I leading a rebellion, that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me? Every day I sat in the temple courts teaching, and you did not arrest me.
56
But this has all taken place that the writings of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples deserted him and fled.
57
Those who had arrested Jesus took him to Caiaphas the high priest, where the teachers of the law and the elders had assembled.
58
But Peter followed him at a distance, right up to the courtyard of the high priest. He entered and sat down with the guards to see the outcome.